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Excerpt: The essence of the Treasury Forfeiture Program involves applying forfeiture to the infrastructure of criminal enterprises, limiting the ability of criminal organizations to continue their illegal activities. We believe that measurable damage can be inflicted upon drug cartels and criminal syndicates by removing their assets and minimizing the profit incentive. Seizure and forfeiture are the best tools law enforcement agencies have to accomplish this objective. Additionally, the reinvestment of forfeited assets generates revenue used to support the law enforcement community in its efforts to combat the escalating globalization and sophistication of criminal enterprises.